Independent Planning Commission of NSW

About

The Independent Planning Commission of NSW is a consent authority that makes planning decisions on certain types of State-significant developments. The Commission also provides advice to Government on planning-related matters. The Independent Planning Commission was established on 1 March 2018 as a NSW Government agency comprised of Commissioners appointed by the Minister for their decision-making skills, breadth and depth of experience, and diverse backgrounds in a range of planning-related fields. The Commission acts independently of the Minister, except in relation to certain limited procedural matters. The Office of the Independent Planning Commission (OIPC) supports the Commission and is a separate agency that is independent of the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure (DPHI) and other government departments.